DavidS wrote:
If I want to attach a file (.jpg) to an email using Outlook Express 7,

Do you mean Windows Mail? Outlook Express 7 doesn't exist.

I can click on it and it will appear in the attachments line/box.
This is perfect!

If I now send this file, the recipient sees the (jpg) open at the
bottom of the email.

My queston is - Is there a way of not opening these files in transit?

No. The receiver, however, can configure their email client not to show
photos.

Alias